In response to the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, regarding his observations on the recent judgment in the PDP versus APC case concerning the 2022 Osun local government election, the Osun State Attorney General’s Office has issued a formal rejoinder.
Through its Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Nurudeen Kareem, Esq., the Osun State Attorney General’s Office acknowledged the AGF’s insights while drawing attention to the critical relevance of the APP v. APC case. The case, specifically the Federal High Court’s decision in FHC/OS/CS/103/2022—upheld by the Court of Appeal on January 13, 2025—remains a pivotal reference point in the electoral dispute.
In the official statement, Kareem, representing the state’s legal position, emphasized that the Federal High Court judgment of November 30, 2022, maintains its legal authority until overturned by a higher court. The office cited the Supreme Court precedent in WADA v. BELLO (2016) 17 NWLR PT 1542 433, reinforcing the principle that all courts must respect existing judgments regardless of their position in the judicial hierarchy.
The Osun State Attorney General’s Office has called for further clarification from the AGF on this matter, noting that both Osun citizens and the wider Nigerian public await his response on this significant legal interpretation.
As this legal controversy unfolds, the implications for Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence remain under close scrutiny.
For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Newspot Nigeria.
Share your story or advertise with us: Whatsapp: +2347068606071 Email: info@newspotng.com
NEWSPOT NIGERIA WEEKLY PULSE
